Hwy 4 Reconstruction

About this project

Summary

Highway 4 through the city of St. James is in poor condition and in disrepair. The city utility infrsstructure is also in poor condition and is currently experiencing multiple breaks each winter. MnDOT received municipal consent for the projects project in December 2014. Thre project includes reconstruction of approximately 1.6 miles of Highway 4, including two new mini-roundabouts. Project elements include:

Reconstruct Highway 4 from approximately 200 feet south of 10th Avenue S. to 11th Avenue N.

Realign 7th Aveneue S. to address the skew and increase safety

Construct mini-roundabouts at the two existing signals on 1st Avenue

Provide back-in parallell parking downtown

Replace existing sidewalk and install new sidewalk

Bring all pedstrian accommodations up to American's with Disability Act (ADA) standards

Upgrade city utility infrastructure - storm sewer throughout the corridor

Upgrade lighting standards and fixtures

Schedule

April - Sept. 2015 - Project Design

Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2016 - Agency Approvals

Feb. 2016 - Project Letting

2016 - 2017 - Planned Construction

Traffic impacts

Through-traffic of Hwy 4 will be detoured during most of the 2016-2017 construction season. Local access to businesses and residences will be maintained. Detour routes include Highway 4, County Roads 57, 56 and 55. View/print through-traffic detour route (PDF 2 MB):

Cost

$6.9 million (excludes city utility work)

Status

Construction:
2016 - 2017

Location

Hwy 4 from south of 10th Ave South to 11th Ave North in the City of St. James